At a Glance
Median Income
$135,349
$71,896 per capita
Home Value
$1,098,200
Zillow: $1,313,194
Median Rent
$1,826/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
296/100K
6,187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Aptos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aptos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aptos a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aptos residents earn a median household income of $135,349 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,896. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,930 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aptos is $1,098,200 , 290% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,313,194. Median rent is $1,826/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Aptos reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,187/100K.
Education
54.3% of adults in Aptos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aptos has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population6,124
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density931/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,349
Per Capita$71,896
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154
Housing
C
Home Value$1,098,200
Rent$1,826
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$1,313,194
Housing Units2,757
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent296/100K
Property6,187/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation353 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+26.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Aptos was built in 1977.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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